Paragraph 12

Where the Board give a decision on any matter dealt with by them by means of a formal hearing, or on review, it shall be their duty to furnish a statement, either written or oral, of the reasons for the decision if they are requested, on or before the giving or notification of the decision, to state their reasons.

Any statement by the Board of their reasons for a decision, whether the statement is given by them in pursuance of this paragraph or otherwise, shall be taken to form part of the decision and accordingly to be incorporated in the record.